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Luxury Living at The Residences of the Ritz-Carlton Toronto

When it comes to Toronto real estate, few properties epitomize luxury and sophistication like The Residences of the Ritz-Carlton. Located at 183 Wellington Street West, this iconic building blends world-class amenities with an unrivaled living experience. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a place to call home during your visits to the city, the Ritz-Carlton Residences offer a living standard that stands out in the Toronto skyline.

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Maximizing Your Home’s Value with Simple Upgrades Before Listing

When it comes to selling your home, the key to maximizing value without draining your wallet lies in simple, effective upgrades. Potential buyers make quick judgments based on first impressions, which can often be swayed with just a few strategic enhancements.

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Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback

There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US retrospective. Renowned for vibrant, captivating portraits of the wealthy and famous, the Polish-born painter’s highly stylized works helped define the art deco movement, which flourished throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.

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Video of the Month: The Gables Estate of Vancouver

In a city known for its natural beauty and sprawling estates, few properties compare to the opulence and serenity of The Gables Estate. Situated on the prestigious SW Marine Drive, this grand manor seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern luxury, set on a verdant 4.25-acre plot that boasts sweeping views of the Gulf Islands.

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6 Ways To Prepare Your Home for Fall

As summer comes to an end and the temperatures start to cool, it is the perfect time to refresh your living space and tackle your to-do list to prepare your home and property for the harsher weather conditions to come. Here are some of the top things you can do to prepare your home for fall.

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What to Expect When Submitting an Offer

The terms of the offer you submit on your dream home can make all the difference in today’s high-stakes real estate market. To help you understand the process of submitting an offer, we’ve broken down the most important steps. It’s a good idea to meet with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage before submitting an offer. A pre-approval will allow you to lock in an interest rate for up to 130 days and demonstrate to the home seller that you are a reliable potential buyer.

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What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection?

With art fairs such as Frieze London, Paris+ par Art Basel, Art Toronto and The Art Show (ADAA) taking place this October, many homeowners will be adding to, or building, their collections. Though a white box gallery may be art’s stereotypical display, replicating that environment once a beloved work goes to a buyer’s home isn’t always possible—or necessary. A modern, pared-back room can certainly center attention toward paintings, sculptures, or art installations, but so too can the juxtaposition of a historic house’s rich material palette or a traditional home’s delicate details. What’s most important to a home with a great art collection is intentional design.

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Property of the Month: An Architectural Gem in Outremont

Located in one of Montreal’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, 407-413 Av. Édouard-Charles, in the heart of Outremont, stands as a testament to modern architectural excellence.

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What Makes Toronto One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities?

More than two million people call Toronto home, making it Canada’s largest city and one of North America’s biggest in terms of population. But what makes it one of the world’s most liveable cities? In fact, it placed fourth in both 2010 and 2015 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual liveable cities list.

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Property of the Month: The Centerpiece Estate of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Nestled in the serene heart of Lunenburg, 440 Corkums Island Road presents a rare blend of architectural beauty and natural splendor. A grand, gated entrance marks the entry to this exclusive property, ensuring both security and a sense of serene isolation.

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The Best Culture To See In Paris This Olympics Season

In the lead up to the 2024 Olympic Games, hundreds of events, shows, and exhibitions are taking place in cultural institutions across France as part of the Cultural Olympiad—a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program that aims to start new conversations between the worlds of art, culture, and sport.

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Embracing The ’70s Revival In Luxury Home Design

It may be true that minimalism will always be in vogue — after all, it’s the very definition of a safe choice. But today, many luxury designers and architects are no longer interested in merely playing it safe, and maximalism has become the style du jour.

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